Sindh govt to distribute 'pink scooters' this week

The Government of Sindh has announced free electric scooters for women under the "Pink Scooters Program" will start this week.

The program is specifically designed for women who rely on public transport for education, employment, or other essential needs. The Sindh Mass Transit Authority is compiling the records of women and female students applying, and scooters will be allotted based on merit and need.

Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon stated that the Sindh government is taking a revolutionary step by providing this facility to women and female students, making their daily commute easier. "This scheme will not only save time and expenses but also provide women with safe and dignified travel."

The minister further said that the government has devised a transparent and simple mechanism to ensure maximum participation of women in this initiative. The Sindh government aims to empower women in every sphere of life, and this scheme will prove to be a positive step in that direction.

Read: How to apply for Sindh's 'Free Electric Pink Scooty Scheme' for women

He advised female students and working women to take full advantage of this facility so they can actively participate in education, employment, and other activities

Sindh government launched the Pink EV Scooty Scheme to distribute free electric scooters to women across the province in April of this year.

Led by the Transport and Mass Transit Department and implemented by the Sindh Mass Transit Authority, the initiative aimed to improve mobility and promote independence for female students and working professionals.

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Eligible applicants must be permanent residents of Sindh, hold a valid driving license, and be either enrolled in an educational institution or employed. Beneficiaries must also agree not to sell or sublet the scooty for a minimum of seven years.

In February, the Sindh government had announced a scheme to award free "pink scooters" to women through a lottery system, aimed at empowering female commuters in Sindh. The initiative follows the provincial government’s launch of the ‘Pink Bus’ service in 2023, dedicated to female passengers.